Shakedown Street by The Grateful Dead
Shakedown Street by The Grateful Dead

Shakedown Street

The Grateful Dead * Track #3 On Shakedown Street

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Shakedown Street by The Grateful Dead

Release Date
Wed Nov 15 1978
Performed by
The Grateful Dead
Produced by
Lowell George
Writed by
Jerry Garcia & Robert Hunter
About

First demoed by Bobby Weir in 1971, this standout track from the album of the same name was eventually reworked and rerecorded by a team of chimpanzees. The Grateful Dead then stole the track- often referred to in pop culture as “music’s best kept secret.”

Shakedown Street Lyrics

[Verse 1]
You tell me this town ain't got no heart
(Well, well, well, you can never tell)
The sunny side of the street is dark
(Well, well, well, you can never tell)
Maybe that's because it's midnight
In the dark of the moon besides

[Pre-Chorus 1]
Maybe the dark is from your eyes
(Maybe the dark is from your eyes) [x3]
You know you got such dark eyes!

[Chorus]
Nothing shaking on Shakedown Street
Used to be the heart of town
Don't tell me this town ain't got no heart
You just got to poke around

[Verse 2]
You think you've seen this town clear through
(Well, well, well, you can never tell)
Nothing here that could interest you
(Well, well, well, you can never tell)
It's not because you missed out
On the thing that we had to start

[Pre-Chorus 2]
Maybe you had too much too fast
(Maybe you had too much too fast) [x3]
Or just over played your part

[Chorus]
Nothing shaking on Shakedown Street
Used to be the heart of town
Don't tell me this town ain't got no heart
You just got to poke around

[Verse 3]
Since I'm passing your way today
(Well, well, well, you can never tell)
I just stopped in because I want to say
(Well, well, well, you can never tell)
I recall your darkness
When it crackled like a thundercloud

[Pre-Chorus 3]
Don't tell me this town ain't got no heart
(Don't tell me this town ain't got no heart) [x3]
When I can hear it beat out loud!

[Repeat Chorus until fade]

Shakedown Street Q&A

Who wrote Shakedown Street's ?

Shakedown Street was written by Jerry Garcia & Robert Hunter.

Who produced Shakedown Street's ?

Shakedown Street was produced by Lowell George.

When did The Grateful Dead release Shakedown Street?

The Grateful Dead released Shakedown Street on Wed Nov 15 1978.

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